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Hillarys
6 km²
High weekly incomes and expensive real estate define Hillarys, where the typical family earns $2,877. This is a mature and affluent coastal community, with a typical resident aged 44 and a population that is noticeably older than the state and national figures. It is characterised by large, owner-occupied homes and a highly qualified workforce, creating a stable environment where residents are more likely to own their homes outright than in most other areas. The neighbourhood has grown steadily, adding about 520 people since 2011.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The area is noticeably older than the national average, with those aged 65 and over making up 19.4% of the population. This senior cohort has grown significantly, rising 9.5 percentage points since 2011.
Born overseas, 34.5% of residents come from other countries, a figure well above the national average. English and Australian ancestries are the most common, followed by Irish and Scottish.
English is the primary language for 87% of the community. Only 10.4% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
Over half of residents identify as Christian, while 38.4% report no religion. This last group has seen a significant increase, rising 18 percentage points since 2011.
The community is highly educated, with 32.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national figure, and 68.6% of residents have completed Year 12.
Incomes are much higher than in most areas, with 38% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical personal weekly income of $983 is also a little above the national figure.
Residents generally enjoy good health, with a mental health condition rate of 6.4% that is much lower than most areas. Only 2.9% of people need help with daily activities.
Participation in unpaid work is high, as 32.9% of people care for children and 23.9% do significant housework. Volunteers are also more common here than in most other areas.
The First Nations community is small, numbering 75 people. This group is noticeably younger than average and sees a very high Year 12 completion rate of 56.5%.
Families with children are common, making up 63.4% of households. This helps explain why the typical home is larger, with 2.8 people per home compared to the national figure of 2.5.
Housing is dominated by large, detached homes, with 95.4% of dwellings having three or more bedrooms. A striking 44.8% of homes are owned outright, and renting is much less common here than elsewhere.
Most people rely on cars, and only 1.8% of homes have no motor vehicle. While 13% of people work from home, public transport use remains low at 3.3%.
The population is relatively stable, with only 31.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas have also fallen, dropping 12 percentage points since 2011.
The local workforce is more likely to be working or looking for work than the national average. Many residents work as professionals or managers, often within health care and education.
Hillarys is among the most advantaged areas in the country, scoring a 9 out of 10 for overall advantage. It has a high concentration of businesses and strong access to resources.
The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 25.0 degrees and receives 651mm of annual rainfall, which is far above the state average.
Almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park and most are near public transport. However, fewer homes are within walking distance of schools or health services compared to the state average.